Add 1/7 and 7/8
1/7 + 7/8 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
1/7 = 1 × 8/7 × 8 = 8/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
7/8 = 7 × 7/8 × 7 = 49/56 - Add the two like fractions:
8/56 + 49/56 = 8 + 49/56 = 57/56 - So, 1/7 + 7/8 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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